Today we celebrate the feast of the Ascension, a celebration that has been transferred in many Dioceses to the 7th Sunday of Easter. This is the day that the Lord gave his final “Goodbye” to his followers, although it was more like a “So Long.” And as Jesus leaves us today, He is also empowering us to continue His work, as He did with the apostles 2 millennia ago. They did no let Him down, and neither did the many saints and holy people that have followed. Let us not let Him down, but continue this enticing relay race of Christianity, passing the proverbial baton to our children and children’s children, as our forefathers have done over the centuries. And His message to the apostles is the same message He is trusting us with today, to spread the Good News, and be witnesses of the faith we received on our Baptism. Let us remember also the message that Pope Francis left to the Maltese people almost 2 months ago – that God loves us. It’s our duty to share this love with others.
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